Comparison
Kia Niro EV vs Rivian EDV500/7
Electric vs EDV500: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Kia Niro EV 253 mi vs 161 mi
Best value Kia Niro EV $39,700 vs $79,900
Faster charging Rivian EDV500/7 35 min vs 45 min
5-yr energy Kia Niro EV $4,650 vs $7,700
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Kia Niro EV
253 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro EV
$157/mi vs $496/mi
Charging winner
Rivian EDV500/7
35 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro EV
300 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Kia Niro EV | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Electric | EDV500 |
| MSRP (USD) | $39,700 (better) | $79,900 |
| Range | 253 mi (better) | 161 mi |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh (better) | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 2 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Body type | Crossover | Van |
| DC max | 85 kW | 100 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 45 min | 35 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 46.3 (better) | 40.2 |
| USD per mile of range | 157 $/mi (better) | 496 $/mi |
Pick the Kia Niro EV if…
- You want the lower price: $39,700 vs $79,900 to start, $40,200 less.
- You drive long days: 253 vs 161 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,650 vs $7,700 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 5 seats (vs 2).
Pick the Rivian EDV500/7 if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 35 vs 45 minutes.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Kia Niro EV.
5-year energy cost: Kia Niro EV vs Rivian EDV500/7
| Charging mix | Kia Niro EV | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi | 497 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,400 | $5,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,650 | $7,700 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,600 | $15,900 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Kia Niro EV | Rivian EDV500/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 172 mi | 109 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 151 mi | 96 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 3 | 5 |
| Time spent charging | about 135 min | about 175 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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